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MV55 PXP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,097 mi
Last recorded89,097 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 PXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,097 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 80,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 79,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 73,602 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 66,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/r/ tyre sidewall small cracks but not down to plys

Fail 6 Feb 2017 66,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/r/ tyre sidewall small cracks but not down to plys

Pass 29 Jan 2016 62,074 miles

slight oil leak on steering rack also o/s f lower wishbone rear bush slight play

Fail 29 Jan 2016 62,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak on steering rack also o/s f lower wishbone rear bush slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

power steering fluid level over full

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,836 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise tracking check due to tyres worn on inner

both headlamp lenses discloured and beam paterns weak

n/s rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge and splitting

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre splitting between tread

Fail 27 Sep 2013 49,564 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,564 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,872 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,330 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 30,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,055 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,926 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MV55 PXP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV55 PXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MV55 PXP registered?

MV55 PXP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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